Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3354:1 - Cuyahoga Community College
Chapter 3354:1-11 - Cuyahoga Community College Policies
Section 3354:1-11-05.1 - Naming opportunities procedure

(1) Naming rights may be granted in recognition of a major private donation to the college, or in recognition of a person who has provided substantial non-economic contributions to the college. No naming rights may be granted for persons currently employed by the college or currently serving on the college's or foundation's board. If the person to be honored is living, three years must have elapsed since any formal association with the college ended. For persons who are no longer living, one year must have passed after death before they may be considered for naming purposes. Notwith standing any of the foregoing, the board, in its discretion and in conformity with the naming opportunities policy, may grant naming rights to a college president, whether current or former, at any time.

(2) Naming candidates must exemplify the standards, traditions, and values espoused by the college. Candidates must undergo a thorough background check prior to being selected for naming purposes. The background check must be completed prior to recommendation of the candidate to the Board.

(1) Naming recognition will include an appropriate plaque or other marker for dedications and acknowledgement. The college shall endeavor to apply a consistent, collegewide system governing size and style of plaques and markers. The college may discuss plaque and marker design issues with potential donors or others who are to be recognized, subject to the overriding requirement for board approval on all naming decisions.

(2) The college shall determine and provide ongoing care and maintenance of all plaques and markers.

(3) The right to determine content, timing, location, and frequency of any announcements associated with the donation shall rest with the college, but the college may consult with the donor.

(4) Whenever possible, buildings name must incorporate the activity they house, e.g. "Ellison Technology Library" or "Rubie McCullough Aquatics Center."

(1) The college may grant naming rights for new and existing buildings, facilities, and other property, in exchange for an amount not less than twenty-five per cent of the construction cost (for naming new buildings, facilities, and other property) or of the market value (for naming existing buildings, facilities, and other property).

(2) Endowments, scholarships, and special programs, and associated costs, will generally be established by the Cuyahoga community college foundation and not the college itself.

(3) Chairs and professorships may be named in connection with gifts of at least five hundred thousand dollars and two hundred fifty thousand dollars , respectively.

(4) Departments, centers, and programs may be named in connection with gifts in an amount that would provide for substantial earnings relative to operational costs.

(5) Naming recognition for donations will occur only after the full donation has been irrevocably delivered.